Wirral Council appealed to people to respect signs which closed the path around the West Kirby Marine Lake after people were spotted ignoring signage (Image: Wirral Council)

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One couple were reportedly spotted "passing a pram with baby in it" over the lake in order to access the path.

Sharing the photos on their Facebook account, the Council said that the signs remained in place for a reason and called on the public to "please be sensible".

Wirral Council said: "Our friends at Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team have reported many people ignoring the 'closed walkway' signs at West Kirby Marine Lake and are taking risks to access the path including clambering over rocks, climbing railings and even passing a pram with a baby in it over the Marine Lake just to access the path.

Wirral Council appealed to people to respect signs which closed the path around the West Kirby Marine Lake after people were spotted ignoring signage (Image: Wirral Council)

"Please do not use the walkway. The signs are there for a reason. The walkway is closed for everybody's safety. The coronavirus has not gone away. Please be sensible."

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